Crowdfunding for Filaria

You may have heard of a condition called elephantiasis, or in Hindi it’s more commonly called hathipaon. It is a condition which results in extreme swelling of the legs, similar to the size of an elephant’s limb. Similar swelling of the genitals or genital area is called hydrocele. Both of these conditions are the result of a deadly epidemic in India and some other tropical countries that have high instances of vector borne diseases. The diseases we’re referring are called filaria. Filaria of lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease that is caused by bacterial infection of roundworms, which are carried by mosquitoes and black flies. High risk countries are India, Nigeria, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.

Considering that India contributes to 40% of the global filaria cases, this is health matter that must be addressed as urgency. The most troubling aspect is that the National Health Policy was promising to eradicate it by 2015. The deadline was then shifted to 2017, and has now been moved up to 2020. As with most health and sanitation related issues, funding is always an obstacle, and that’s where a crowdfunding India can be of help. Our aim at Impact Guru is to empower people with a crowdfunding India platform, to raise money online, for preventive and treatments measures.

Preventive measures for filaria

Purchase effective insect repellents for regions that are breeding grounds for mosquitoes, or other areas at high risk of filaria.

Cleanliness and sanitation facilities can be improved upon, and will be a huge step in reducing the number of carriers of the disease.

Raise awareness about what the diseases is, how it spreads, and measures to reduce risk. If already affected, educate people on effective ways to manage the condition as well as get quality treatment for it.

Treatment measures for filaria

Free medication for victims or mass drug administrations to protect high risk populations from filariasis.

Raise funds for treatment and surgical procedures related to the diseases, such as managing elephantiasis, or drainage of fluid.

Filariasis that causes elephantiasis lead to severe disfigurement and disability. Raise money to provide physical aid requirements for sufferers

If you or anyone you know if suffering from a vector borne disease, let them know that financial support is always available at Impact Guru’s crowdfunding India website. Additionally, if this is a social concern you’d like to help out with, you can always kickstart your initiative with financial help from us.